Vancomycin May Be More Effective for Treating Severe C. diff Infections
February 14th 2017In a new study, researchers found that patients with severe Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections who were treated with vancomycin had lower mortality rates than patients who were treated with metronidazole.
Can Statins Cut Heart Disease Risk in HIV Patients?
February 10th 2017As cardiovascular disease is becoming one of the most significant comorbidities of people with HIV, the National Institutes of Health continues to enroll people in its landmark study, Randomized Trial to Prevent Vascular Events in HIV (REPRIEVE).
Trump's Statements on Influenza Vaccines Raise Concerns in Healthcare Community
February 8th 2017Although President Donald Trump’s previous skepticism on the flu vaccine was certainly not helpful in terms of encouraging individuals to be vaccinated, research indicates that celebrity commentary on a topic makes it more likely that the audience will recall the message and be motivated to react to it.